The use of an intraoral electrolarynx for an edentulous patient: a clinical report

J Prosthet Dent. 2004 Jun;91(6):521-4. doi: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2004.03.009.

Abstract

This clinical report describes the clinical requirements, treatment sequence, and use of a relatively new intraoral electrolarynx for a completely edentulous patient. This device consists of a sound source attached to the maxilla and a hand-held controller unit that controls the pitch and volume of the intraoral sound source via transmitted radio waves.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Denture Design*
  • Denture, Complete, Upper*
  • Humans
  • Jaw, Edentulous / rehabilitation
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Larynx, Artificial*
  • Male
  • Prosthesis Design*
  • Speech Therapy